Board Approves Health Care Premiums; Most Enrollees Will Pay Less Than Last Year
The Retirement Board approved health care premiums for the 2022 plan year that will result in a premium decrease for about 88% of enrollees. A complete list of premiums is posted on the system’s website or may be requested by calling STRS Ohio’s Member Services Center toll-free at 888‑227‑7877. Below is a sample of monthly premiums for calendar year 2021 for a benefit recipient with 30 or more years of service.
| Plan | Total Cost | Benefit Recipient Pays |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Plan (Medicare Advantage PPO) | $289 | $107 |
| Medical Mutual Basic (Indemnity or PPO) | $326 | $144 |
| AultCare PrimeTime Health Plan (Medicare Advantage HMO-POS) | $288 | $107 |
| Paramount Elite (Medicare Advantage HMO) | $328 | $146 |
| Plan | Total Cost | Benefit Recipient Pays |
|---|---|---|
Medical Mutual & Aetna Basic (Indemnity or PPO) |
$1,144 | $423 |
| AultCare (PPO) | $910 | $337 |
| Paramount Health Care (HMO) | $873 | $323 |